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Twelve UGA Students Inducted into Sigma Pi Lambda Chapter of Phi Lambda Beta Society

The Portuguese Program at the University of Georgia celebrated a milestone as twelve outstanding students were inducted into the Sigma Pi Lambda chapter of the Phi Lambda Beta Society of Portuguese Learning. This marks the first-ever induction ceremony at UGA, commemorating the chapter's establishment in 2024. The Sigma Pi Lambda chapter was launched through the efforts of student Sibel Olcal, whose dedication to promoting the Portuguese…
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Dr. Cecília Rodrigues Elected President of the American Portuguese Studies Association (APSA)

The American Portuguese Studies Association (APSA), a leading organization for scholars and educators dedicated to the study of the Portuguese language and Lusophone world, announced the election of Dr. Cecília Rodrigues as its new president. With a long-standing commitment to advancing research and outreach in the field of Portuguese and Lusophone studies, Dr. Rodrigues' election marks an exciting new chapter for the association. Founded in…
Portuguese, Leadership, Conference

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New Portuguese Learning Society at the University of Georgia: SIGMA PI LAMBDA

The Portuguese Program at the University of Georgia is set to enhance its commitment to the Portuguese language and culture with the establishment of Sigma Pi Lambda, a new chapter of Phi Lambda Beta, a Collegiate Honor Society of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. This initiative aims to foster a deeper appreciation for the Portuguese language and Luso-Afro-Brazilian cultures among students and faculty alike.…
Portuguese, Portuguese Courses

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Djamila Ribeiro visits campus, challenges lecture attendees to complicate their worldviews

On Oct. 17, the Black feminist scholar Djamila Ribeiro visited the University of Georgia’s campus to speak about her new book Where We Stand — her first work translated into English. “Seeing my work translated into English has been particularly rewarding as it allows my ideas to resonate with a broader audience while maintaining the core of what’s rooted in my experiences as a Black woman in Brazil,” Ribeiro said. While in Athens, Ribeiro met…
Portuguese, Guest Lecture

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Recent Portuguese PhD Student Publication

The article entitled "O fruto estranho de Bernardo Kucinski" [Bernardo Kucinski's Strange Fruit], authored by Portuguese PhD student, Fábio Mariano, appeared in the most recent volume of the journal Revista de Estudos Literários da UEMS. Congratulations to Fábio Mariano! 
Literature, Portuguese, Romance Languages

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Fulbright Teaching Assistant Brings the Richness of Brazilian Culture to UGA Students

Welcome to Laura de Brito Mallmann! This is her first semester teaching Portuguese to UGA students as a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FTLA) in the Department of Romance Languages. She shares her reflections on the importance of language learning and culture: I was born and raised in a small town in Rio Grande do Sul, where the community shaped much of who I am today. Growing up, everyone in my neighborhood knew each other, so I…
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From USP to UGA, Fulbright Teaching Assistant from Brazil Shares His Story

Welcome to Romario Souza Santos! This is his first semester teaching Portuguese to UGA students as a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FTLA) in the Department of Romance Languages. He shares his reflections on being a cultural ambassador:Coming from a modest family, I am a first-generation college student. Before graduating, I took on several different jobs, each of which provided me with skills that later helped me navigate…
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Romário de Souza Santos

I hold a B.A. in English and Portuguese from the University of Sao Paulo and now am a Fulbright FLTA for the 2024-2025 academic year. In the past five years, I have been teaching Portuguese and English at the Center of Languages of my home university. Additionally, I worked with Celpe-Bras preparation courses and other language proficiency exams. My research interests include, but are not limited to, applied linguistics with a focus on language…


Laura de Brito Mallmann

Laura has a degree in Portuguese and English from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). She taught Portuguese as an Additional Language in the Portuguese for Foreigners Program (PPE/UFRGS) and has worked as an English teacher for children, teenagers and adults. Her interests revolve around Literature, Linguistics and Education. This is her first semester working as a Fulbright Portuguese Teaching Assistant at UGA.


Yasmin Paiva de Siqueira

Yasmin Paiva de Siqueira is originally from São Paulo, Brazil. She holds a Bachelor's and License Degree in Language and Literature (Portuguese and English) from the University of São Paulo (USP).  Currently, she is a first year Master's student in the Portuguese Program in the Department of Romance Languages at the University of Georgia. Moreover, she is also a Teaching Assistant of Portuguese in the aforementioned department. Prior to…
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